1986 AC Ace vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1986 AC Ace and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1986 AC Ace. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 907 kg more than 1986 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ace | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 97 L |
